In three years as the Hawks’ starting center, Clint Capela has formed a vital partnership with Trae Young. Capela is a —if not the — leading lob recipient from the star guard in their frequent pick-and-roll sets. And he’s just as crucial on the other end of the court as Young’s and the entire perimeter players’ last line of defense. It’s no accident that Capela’s arrival in Atlanta has coincided with three straight playoff appearances since 2020.
For the season, Clint Capela averaged 12.0 points, 11.0 rebounds, 0.9 assists, and 1.2 blocks per game. The Swiss international remains one of the best rebounders in the entire league, recording the second-best 2022-23 rebounding percentage — 22.